Is Ollie Gordon II going to Georgia? Looking at wild theory around Oklahoma State RB following his arrest
The Oklahoma State Cowboys had an eventful weekend due to their star running back Ollie Gordon II. The Fort Worth, Texas native was arrested early Sunday morning for speeding and driving under the influence, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Gordon was taken to the Cleveland County jail at 3:10 a.m., per the police report.
Amid the flurry of news about the 2023 Doak Walker Award winner's DUI arrest, one account on X (formerly Twitter) posted that Gordon will now transfer to the Georgia Bulldogs.
The post left some fans actually believing in the story as well. Let's take a deeper dive into this internet joke and understand why this is more fiction than fact.
Is Ollie Gordon II going to Georgia?
No, Ollie Gordon is staying put with the Oklahoma State Cowboys right now, and the post was nothing more than an internet joke. It was seemingly making fun of the fact that multiple Bulldogs players have been arrested for driving issues.
Gordon was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and having a blood alcohol content of .11 and .10 after arriving at jail.
Per the police report, he also had a half-drank bottle of tequila and vodka inside the vehicle after being pulled over for speeding and swerving through traffic.
That is far from the only reason why this supposed move to the Georgia Bulldogs does not make any sense. For Ollie Gordon to transfer to the Bulldogs, he would have needed to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Instead, Gordon flirted with the idea of entering the 2024 NFL draft before ultimately deciding to stay in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for another season.
While this internet rumor was entertaining, it is not factual and only is a rumor. The NCAA Transfer Portal window for the spring officially closed, and Gordon would have to wait.
Ollie Gordon had an excellent 2023 season for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, as he won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back. He finished the season with 285 carries for 1,732 yards (6.1 yards per attempt) and 21 rushing touchdowns. In addition, Gordon was a threat in the passing game, with 39 catches for 330 yards (8.5 yards per reception) and an additional touchdown.